Why is it called the New Fourth Army?

The newly formed Fourth Army of the National Revolutionary Army is referred to as the New Fourth Army.

The New Fourth Army was formed against the historical background of the outbreak of the nationwide Anti-Japanese War and the formal formation of the Anti-Japanese National United Front centered on Kuomintang cooperation. It was adapted from the Southern Red Army guerrillas and was an anti-Japanese armed force.

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident broke out and Japan's all-out war of aggression against China began, sparking outrage throughout the country.

All commanders and fighters of the Red Army sent a telegram to the whole country. The Red Army was willing to change its name to the National Revolutionary Army immediately, and requested orders to be the vanguard of the Anti-Japanese War and fight to the death against the Japanese invaders.

The military song of the New Fourth Army was glorious in the Northern Expedition at Wuchang City, and our names were stained with blood.

Fighting alone on Luoxiao Mountain, he inherited the merits of the martyrs.

Hundreds of struggles, wind, snow, hunger and cold; thousands of miles to fight, camping in the barren mountains.

Gain rich experience in struggle and develop the spirit of hard sacrifice.

For the sake of social happiness and the survival of the nation, we have always persisted in our struggle. The athletes of the eight provinces have formed an iron stream of resistance against Japan. The athletes of the eight provinces have formed an iron stream of resistance against Japan. Marching eastward, advancing eastward. We are the iron New Fourth Army, marching eastward.

, Marching eastward, we are the iron New Fourth Army. Marching eastward, advancing eastward, we are the iron New Fourth Army. On the bank of the Huaihe River at the head of the Yangtze River, let us gallop freely and horizontally.

Going deep behind enemy lines and winning every battle, the call to kill the enemy surged.

We must charge bravely and annihilate the enemy invaders. We must shout loudly to arouse the people, carry forward the fine traditions of the revolution, and create a modern new revolutionary army.

For social happiness and national survival, consolidate unity and resolute struggle.

The Anti-Japanese War and the Founding of the People's Republic of China held high the banner of independence and freedom. The Anti-Japanese War and the Founding of the People's Republic of China held high the banner of independence and freedom. March forward, advance, we are the Iron New Fourth Army. March forward, advance, we are the Iron New Fourth Army. March forward, advance, we are the Iron New Fourth Army.